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Utility Fleetby Gregory Van TighemMay 5, 2015

Telematics Improves Safety for Hawaiian Utility

Hawaii Electric Light Co. relies on its telematics platform to keep employees safe and help reduce operating costs.

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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Chris WolskiMay 1, 2015

Ram Chassis Cab: Medium-Duty Truck of the Year

For the second time in five years, the Ram Chassis Cab has been honored as Work Truck’s Medium-Duty Truck of the Year. Ram credits the win to the truck’s reliability and capability.

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Small Fleetby Amy HercherApril 30, 2015

Hybrid Conversion Cuts Fleet Vehicle’s Fuel Usage by 30%

This Ohio-based heating and cooling company represents a good test case for an aftermarket electric drive system due to its daily stop-and-go service routes.

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Maintenanceby StaffApril 29, 2015

Finding Replacement Tires for Medium-Duty Trucks

Fleet managers opting for new replacement tires instead of retreads for their medium-duty trucks must tailor the tire to not only the specific gross vehicle weight, but also to the application and specific conditions in which the vehicle will operate.

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Small Fleetby Tariq KamalApril 23, 2015

Mechanic Builds Customized Locksmith Business on Wheels

When Wayne Winton purchased a locksmith service company, not only did he make upgrades to the business plan, he also upgraded his work truck with a four-wheel drive conversion and a customized mobile office on wheels.

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Leasingby Mike AntichApril 17, 2015

Why GE Decided to Sell Its Fleet Services Business

Although GE Capital Fleet Services has had strong annual revenue growth and a significant product development agenda, its upcoming sale is part of a larger strategic plan by its parent company to focus on its core industrial businesses.

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Vehicle Researchby Cheryl KnightApril 16, 2015

Adrian Steel's K.C. Facility Improves Fleet Upfitting Cycle

Adrian Steel's $4.7 million Kansas City facility was created to provide best-in-class cargo management solutions for its Ford Transit customers on time.

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Small Fleetby Amy HercherApril 9, 2015

Customized Van Helps Groomer Run Mobile Salon

With the help of a mobile pet grooming van manufacturer, this pet grooming operator can run a mobile salon from her van.

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Small Fleetby Tariq KamalApril 6, 2015

Zero Miles to the Gallon: Fleets Tackle Idling

Fleet managers use driver education, incentives, company policy enforcement and telematics to reduce idling and save fuel.

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Small Fleetby Amy HercherApril 6, 2015

Developing Budget-Friendly Driver Safety Programs

From driver training and safety meetings to one-on-one coaching and incentive programs, several small fleets share how they have developed a safety culture with their drivers - using low- to no-cost resources.

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